This is a fun one to make. You can do it with out the bag and just a nicely wrapped pack of gum or a full pack of gum 3 pack. Up to you.
Let me share how I made the bags. I love making them.
I get a canvas bag from my local craft supply store. And my favorite roll of ribbon. And I use this amazing glue.
Fabri-tac. It is by far the best glue for crafting ever. Strong and dries fast. I always have a huge bottle of this stuff on hand.
I glue ribbon starting where the bow will go and glue the edges of the ribbon all the way around from front to back. Then I make a standard bow and glue that on as well. I do use some invisible thread to sew the ribbon bow on for extra support. Takes little to no time at all, and its a perfect bag for teachers.
I also own an embroidery machine and take it a step further adding the names to the teacher on the bag too. Personalization is SO FUN!!
I knew I couldn’t just give away a empty bag. That is when I decided to put my gum into the bag along with a nice tag added to the front. However again I was in a hurry and should of spent more time on the tag. I recreated a nicer tag to use this year and sharing it with everyone here.
I used a 2 1/2 inch circle punch – Uchida Clever Lever Mega Craft Punch, Circle
Here is the new tag I plan to use this year…..
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Both deaf since the age of 3, Chad and Mary Beth enjoy not only raising their little family but photographing together, cooking & crafting as well. Living in Central Florida with their ...
Your ideas are wonderful! Thanks so much for sharing and being kind enough to share your printables. I am actually making your “smart cookie” tag with treats this morning for my daughter’s 5th grade math team! Thanks again! (I’m from North Florida.)
Where in N. Florida.. I have LOTS of family from up there in the Panhandle. 🙂
Thank you so much for all your wonderful and most creative and fun ideas!! I have loved them all!!
Hope
FYI…you might check out your first sentence you put “gun” instead of “gum”. 🙂 At first I was thinking what a nice way to wrap a gift that will protect the teacher. LOL!
Cute! Thanks for sharing!
SUPER CUTE!! THANKS FOR THE PRINTABLE!!
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Hi – Love this bag idea!! I also own an embroidery machine and I was wondering – do you know what font you used and what size? It looks so nice and just the right size. Thank you – Pam
I used CAC Pinafore for the font. The size I am not sure we just guess every time 🙂
I love your ideas…THIS is WHY I follow your blog!:)
Thank YOU so much for the free printables, they are a lifesaver!!!:)
audrey
Love the idea. Wish you had a version that just said “Thanks for being EXTRA special!” or “Thanks for being an EXTRA special substitute teacher!”
I love th “extra” special teacher quick and easy gift. I am going to use it next month for our wonderful special area teachers. Thanks.